USAJOBS · 1 month ago
INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$168K/yr - $195K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of Energy is seeking an INTERDISCIPLINARY General Engineer/Physical Scientist to provide expertise on critical minerals and materials supply chains. This role involves influencing policy and program direction, planning and executing engineering programs, and leading multidisciplinary efforts to advance engineering knowledge and applications.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an authority and expert consultant on engineering and architectural issues, influencing policy and program direction
Plan and execute broad programs that address national or international engineering and scientific challenges
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts that significantly advance engineering or architectural knowledge and its practical application
Formulate and promote new theories, concepts, principles, methods, applications, and practices in a specialized engineering field
Qualification
Required
You must be a United States Citizen
This employer participates in the e-Verify program
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law
If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period
If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed
You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of entering the position and annually
This position has been designated as SPECIAL SENSITIVE and requires a security clearance at the Q level
The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter
Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from federal service
Occasional travel may be required
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service
Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Lead technology efforts to reduce reliance on foreign sources of critical minerals and materials through domestic extraction and processing
Apply technical background in minerals and materials with experience navigating Department of Energy's RD&D investments and collaborate across the department and interagency offices
Review large commercial-scale demonstration and deployment projects to manage resulting projects through permitting and construction
Apply supply chain and critical mineral market data and gaps in the broader development of domestic sources and capabilities to create a secure and reliable supply chain for critical minerals and derivative energy products
Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
You must meet the Basic Education Requirement for one of the positions listed below in order to qualify for this series
Degree: Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering
The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration or licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico
Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico
Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and that included the courses specified in the basic requirements under paragraph A
Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field, e.g., engineering technology, physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance
Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics
Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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